This year's Chuseok may not offer a clear view of the full moon. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on the 22nd that the weather on Chuseok, which falls on the 25th, will be cloudy nationwide, with some areas experiencing rain.
According to the weather agency, rain is expected along the eastern coast and mountainous regions of Gangwon Province and the northern coast of North Gyeongsang Province from early morning to noon on the 25th due to easterly winds. Rain will also fall in central regions late on the night of the 25th into the early hours of the 26th, making it difficult to see the full moon. On the 26th, rain is forecast for southern regions and Jeju Island, with precipitation expected to continue in Jeju until the morning of the 27th.
In Seoul, the moonrise time on Chuseok (25th) is at 5:34 PM, while on the 26th, it will rise at 5:59 PM. In Pohang and Gyeongju, the moon will rise at 5:24 PM, and in Daegu and Andong, at 5:27 PM.
However, according to the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, the moment when the moon appears fullest will not be on Chuseok but rather at 1:49 AM on the 27th. Therefore, the best time to see the moon at its fullest will be between the night of the 26th and the early morning of the 27th.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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